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Bear's Choice is a long-running Grateful Dead tribute act based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Specializing in acoustic Dead material and the Pigpen-era blues-influenced sets, they bring the warmth and spontaneity of the Dead to intimate venues around Philadelphia and Central/South Jersey. With a rotation that includes Rich Crocker, Nick Crocker, Rick Verdi, Brad Stoll, Larry Cohen, and Matt Elberson, the band has built a loyal following over 30+ years of live performances. Whether you’re revisiting classic Dead tunes or exploring deeper cuts, Bear's Choice delivers a grounded, immersive experience for Deadheads and newcomers alike.

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Upcoming shows spotlight Bear's Choice’s commitment to the jam-band ethos: thoughtful arrangements, harmonies, and a focus on storytelling through music. While the band has not released official studio albums or singles, their live sets are consistently described as engaging and faithful to the spirit of the Dead. Follow their official pages for the latest tour dates, venue information, and ticket availability.

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Quick Facts About Bear's Choice

  • Genre: Grateful Dead tribute band (jam band) focusing on acoustic Dead material and Pigpen-era blues-influenced sets.
  • Location: Based in Bucks County, PA; active around Philadelphia and Central/South Jersey venues.
  • Lineup (per band pages): Rich Crocker, Nick Crocker, Rick Verdi, Brad Stoll, Larry Cohen, Matt Elberson.
  • Discography: No official studio albums or singles documented for Bear's Choice to date.
  • Social media: Active on Facebook (bearschoice) and Tumblr (bearschoiceband); referenced on band directories and third-party listings.
  • Achievements: Longevity performing Dead tunes (30+ years) per listings that describe the band’s long local activity.

Upcoming shows spotlight Bear's Choice’s commitment to the jam-band ethos: thoughtful arrangements, harmonies, and a focus on storytelling through music. While the band has not released official studio albums or singles, their live sets are consistently described as engaging and faithful to the spirit of the Dead. Follow their official pages for the latest tour dates, venue information, and ticket availability.

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